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Tourism Holdings Limited
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16 June 2025


NZX | ASX | MEDIA RELEASE

TOURISM HOLDINGS LIMITED (thl)


THL RECEIVES UNSOLICITED NON-BINDING OFFER


Tourism Holdings Limited (NZX:THL, ASX:THL, “thl” or “the Company”) advises that on 15 June, it received an

unsolicited, conditional, non-binding indicative proposal (NBIO) from a special purpose vehicle representing a

consortium of BGH Capital (BGH) and the family interests of Luke and Karl Trouchet (Trouchet Shareholders), to

acquire all the shares in the Company, either by way of a scheme of arrangement or a takeover offer.


Key terms of the NBIO


The NBIO refers to an indicative all-cash offer of NZ$2.30 per share. It is subject to certain conditions including the

satisfactory completion of due diligence, finalisation of debt arrangements, and BGH receiving final approval from its

Investment Review Committee to submit a binding proposal. It is also conditional on thl’s Board unanimously

recommending shareholders accept the proposal, in the absence of a superior proposal and subject to an

independent adviser concluding that the proposal is within or above an independent adviser’s valuation range for thl

shares.


The NBIO indicates that the consortium is also open to considering a transaction structure which results in a

controlling interest but does not result in 100% ownership of the Company.


Substantial product holder notices from BGH Capital


thl notes the substantial product holder notices (SPH notices) released this morning detailing that BGH has acquired

a relevant interest in 19.99% or 44,197,503 of thl’s shares on issue. The relevant interest comprises of:

• 11.8% or 26,079,549 shares on issue via conditional power to control the disposal of shares pursuant to a Co-

Operation and Exclusivity Agreement with the Trouchet Shareholders; and

• 8.2% or 18,117,954 shares on issue in aggregate via the purchase of shares from Accident Compensation

Corporation (ACC), ANZ New Zealand Investments Limited and ANZ Bank New Zealand Limited (together, ANZ)

and Wilson Asset Management (Australia) Pty Ltd (WAM). Both ACC and ANZ remain substantial product holders

of thl following these transactions.

The transactions detailed in the SPH notices are the purchase of shares from each of ACC and WAM at $2.25 per

share, and the purchase of shares from ANZ at $2.30 per share. The purchases include an agreed escalation payment

to the sellers if, within 12 months from the date of the relevant escalation agreement, the shares are sold under

either the proposed scheme of arrangement or takeover offer, a competing scheme of arrangement or takeover







offer, or any on/off market sale, and that sale price is greater than the price at which the relevant shares were sold

to BGH.


Additionally, shares purchased from ANZ also include a matching top-up payment if BGH acquires shares on market

within 20 business days after the date of the agreement, at a price per share (net of brokerage fees or any other

transaction costs) more than 5 cents above the sale price of $2.30.


Management of the process by thl


The thl Board has established a Board subcommittee comprising of Cathy Quinn, Rob Hamilton and Sophie Mitchell

to consider and assess the merits of the NBIO. thl has also appointed Jarden as financial advisor and

MinterEllisonRuddWatts as legal advisor.


Given Luke Trouchet’s involvement in the consortium with BGH, Luke has taken a leave of absence from his executive

role with thl. The Board has also determined that Luke will not participate in the thl Board or subcommittee meetings

and processes assessing the merits of, or matters associated with or relevant to, the NBIO, nor in respect of other

strategic initiatives being considered by thl.


thl’s Board and Management are very aware of thl’s recent performance, which has been largely influenced by factors

beyond the Company’s control, such as the impact of poor consumer confidence on the demand for recreational

vehicles, and recent geopolitical and tariff developments impacting travel sentiment.


Over the last few months, thl has been working on a range of initiatives to address these performance challenges and

enhance long-term value for shareholders. thl expects to update the market on these initiatives and their outcomes

at the appropriate time.


The Board will act in what it considers to be the best interests of the Company and its shareholders, including

assessing the merits of this NBIO.


There is no certainty that the NBIO will result in a transaction. thl shareholders do not need to take any action at this

time in relation to the NBIO. The thl Board will continue to keep shareholders and the market informed of material

developments.


ENDS


Authorised by:


Cathy Quinn, ONZM

Chair, Tourism Holdings Limited







For further information contact:


Media:

Grant Webster

thl Chief Executive Officer

Direct Dial: +64 9 336 4255

Mobile: +64 21 449 210


Investors and Analysts:

Amir Ansari

General Manager – Investor Relations & Group Planning

Direct Dial: +64 9 336 4203

Mobile: +64 21 163 8053

About thl (www.thlonline.com)



thl is a global tourism operator listed on the NZX and ASX (code: THL) and is the largest commercial RV rental operator in the world.

In New Zealand/Australia, thl operates rental brands (Maui, Britz, Apollo, Mighty, Hippie, Cheapa Campa), manufacturing (Action

Manufacturing, Apollo), retail brands (Talvor, Kea, Winnebago, Adria, Coromal, Windsor), retail dealerships (RV Super Centre,

Apollo RV Sales, Kratzmann, George Day, Sydney RV, Camperagent), travel technology (Triptech) and tourism attractions (Kiwi

Experience and the Discover Waitomo Group, which includes Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Ruakuri Cave, Aranui Cave and The

Legendary Black Water Rafting Co.). In North America, thl operates the Road Bear RV, El Monte RV, CanaDream, Britz and Mighty

rental brands. In UK and Europe, thl operates the Just go, Apollo and Bunk Campers rental brands.

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